Question

1) Twice a number decreased by four is 32.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Twice a number becomes 2x, decreased by 4 becomes -4, and combined those terms equal 32.

2x - 4 = 32

2x - 4 + 4 = 32 + 4  (isolate the variable)

2x = 36

x = 18